A new type of surveillance camera aims to deter intruders with paintball pellets. Most people are satisfied with equipping their homes with security sensors, an alarm system, or cameras to protect their family and belongings. However, the company Paintcam believes this is not enough. They have developed a surveillance camera that shoots unwelcome guests with various paintball pellets.
The Eve Paintcam provides home security for those who want an extra layer of defense. At first glance, it looks like an oversized surveillance camera. In the top, movable part is not only a camera but also a paintball marker. After installation, users must set two zones on their property for the Paintcam to monitor: a warning zone and an “action zone.”
In the warning zone, intruders are initially warned with a loudspeaker message and a laser pointer. The camera can detect people and animals even in the dark. However, only the most expensive model offers facial recognition to allow residents to return home without being targeted during surveillance hours.
If intruders do not leave the warning zone or move into the action zone, the Paintball-Cam will fire at them. According to the manufacturer, there are nine types of paintballs to choose from. In addition to standard paintballs, there are also pellets filled with capsaicin to cause irritation upon impact. Paintcam also offers UV paint pellets for tracking intruders, as well as smoke and noise pellets. One of the most unusual pellets is filled with chemicals intended to induce nausea in the target.
The Paintcam’s images can be streamed in real-time to smartphones. With the facial recognition model, new people can be added to the list of allowed visitors directly in the live feed, preventing them from being accidentally hit by a paintball.
The manufacturer funded the Eve Paintcam through a Kickstarter campaign. The company initially sought 12,000 euros to produce the surveillance cameras. By the end of the campaign, around 74,000 euros were raised. The first models are expected to be shipped in April 2025. According to the Kickstarter campaign, the retail price of the standard model will be around 2,000 euros, without animal and facial recognition features. With these features included, the price will be around 3,000 euros.
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